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Australia

The oldest continent on Earth, Australia is home to some of the most intriguing landscapes and unique wildlife, most of which don’t occur anywhere else. Here you will find a selection of Australian wildlife destinations guides, trip reports from wildlife watching trips in Australia and tips for finding wildlife down under. Scroll through the posts below, or jump to a particular state: NSW, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria or Tasmania.

North West Tasmania - Launceston

15 Best Things to Do in Launceston: Where to Play, Eat, and Stay

12 September 20223 March 2022 by Margarita

Oh the lovely Launceston, what a pleasant surprise you are. A delightful mix of colonial culture, wild nature, and a thriving culinary scene. There are plenty of things to do … Read more

Green Patch, Jervis Bay

Wildlife Wonders of Green Patch in Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay

19 September 202213 February 2022 by Margarita

Tucked away in Boodery National Park, Green Patch in Jervis Bay is a bit of a hidden gem. And not only it is a beautiful sheltered white-sand beach, but it … Read more

Royal National Park walks: Garie to Curracurrong

Sydney to Narooma Road Trip: What to see and Where to stop

30 October 20226 February 2022 by Margarita

The NSW South Coast road trip is one of the best drives you can take from Sydney. You can do this Sydney to Narooma itinerary in a long weekend or … Read more

north west tasmania travel guide

North West Tasmania Travel Guide: Iconic Highlights & Local Secrets

9 October 202227 January 2022 by Margarita

Full of wild character, North West Tasmania offers a unique combination of remoteness and accessibility. It is home to the world’s largest expanse of cool temperate rainforest – the Tarkine … Read more

Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays

Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays Review

19 September 202223 January 2022 by Margarita

Read my review of Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays in The Australian Travel & Indulgence Tucked away from the world, in the remote Loongana Range in North West Tasmania, Mountain Valley … Read more

Beach at the Edge of the World Tasmania

Travel Guide to Edge of the World, Tasmania

3 March 202222 January 2022 by Margarita

An island state of an island continent with nothing but Antarctica further south may already feel like the edge of the world, yet to reach the true Edge of the … Read more

Gunns Plains caves

Visiting Gunns Plains Caves in North West Tasmania

3 March 202215 January 2022 by Margarita

North West Tasmania is the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most spectacular nature destinations like Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Drive, and the stunning beaches of the northwest coast. Gunns Plains Caves … Read more

weekend in anna bay

Things to do in Anna Bay – a laidback town in Port Stephens

7 August 202213 January 2022 by Margarita

Anna Bay is a quiet seaside town in Port Stephens. Well, quiet for most of the year. It lies in the sweet spot between the rugged coastline of Tomaree National … Read more

Gorgeous beaches in Tasmania

Gorgeous Beaches in Tasmania: North-West Coast

7 August 202211 January 2022 by Margarita

When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more

Tarkine Drive: 2-Day Itinerary, Attractions & Accommodation (2022)

19 September 20228 January 2022 by Margarita

If you are planning a trip to Tasmania, chances are you’ve heard about Tarkine Drive, in the north-west of the state. It is one of the most beautiful natural destinations … Read more

Blue Mountains lookouts -Cave underneath Lincoln's Rock

24 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss

6 August 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

Many trails and lookouts in the Blue Mountains are currently closed following a major landslide in Wentworth Falls and two years of heavy rains. Check local alerts for trail closures … Read more

Leven Canyon - Edge lookout

Leven Canyon – Tasmania’s Hidden Gem

27 January 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

Leven Canyon is a 250-metre deep ravine in North West Tasmania. It is Tasmania’s deepest limestone gulch, which is a narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a river … Read more

where to see platypus in Tasmania

The Absolute Best Place to See Platypus in Tasmania

3 March 20223 January 2022 by Margarita

Heading to Tasmania and keen to see a platypus in the wild? I’ve got you covered. This guide reveals the absolute best place to see platypus in Tasmania. And the … Read more

north west tasmania - Things to do in Stanley

15 Things to Do in Stanley – Tasmania’s Prettiest Small Town

29 March 20221 January 2022 by Margarita

Looking for things to do in Stanley? We recently spent three days in this gorgeous town and put together this guide to our favourite things to do in Stanley. Stanley … Read more

Wallaman Falls

Wallaman Falls: All You Need to Know About Australia’s Highest Waterfall

29 November 20217 November 2021 by Guest Author

Just inland from Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, between Townsville and Cairns, is Wallaman Falls. Widely recognized, (though not unanimously), as the tallest waterfall in Australia. Set amongst the stunning rainforest of … Read more

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